Sheri Gale Miles
Huntsville, TX 77320 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Friends at Giggles & Grins
- licensed capacity
- 51
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2023
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim it
About
About Friends at Giggles & Grins
Friends at Giggles & Grins is a licensed child care center in Huntsville, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 6, 2023, for up to 51 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 51 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 51 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Friends at Giggles & Grins has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Walker County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Friends at Giggles & Grins
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 51 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1786356
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 3, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 12 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Records and paperwork 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
See all 14 visits
Nov 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“There was not documentation in 1 of 4 employee files of the pre-employment affidavit. In 1 of 4 employee files evaluated there was not documentation that the caregiver meets the educational qualifications.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
- Dec 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 23, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Information gathered in the investigation substantiated this minimum standard was not in compliance when a child was pulled/moved across the room by one arm by a staff member a couple of times when a child was exhibiting behavioral issues in the classroom one morning.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2024
Aug 16, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled
“Based on information received from DFPS the posted employee list at the operation was not current and there were at least two employees on it that were no longer employed at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2024
- Jun 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- May 22, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
- May 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 26, 2023Visit1 rule cited
745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent
“The operation's franchise tax status is showing as forfeited on the comptroller's website.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2023
Oct 2, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
“The opertional policies did not specify the criteria they will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2023
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“1 in 4 children's records evaluated did not have current immunizations for the child.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2023
Reviews
Parent reviews
No parent reviews yet
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
Daycares near Friends at Giggles & Grins
GETCAP Head Start and Early Start at Trinity
808 N Lakefield, Trinity, TX
Dorcas Wills Memorial Baptist Church Child Care
201 N Robb Dr, Trinity, TX
Tasy Academy
291 State Highway 75 N, Huntsville, TX
Edna Duron
Huntsville, TX 77320 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kelly King
Huntsville, TX 77320 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kathryn Michelle Altom
Huntsville, TX 77320 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
GETCAP Head Start and Early Head Start at HUNTSVILLE
125 FM 980 Rd, Huntsville, TX
5.0· 4 reviews
TCK-Taking Care of Kids Learning Center
219 Highway 190 E, Huntsville, TX
4.0· 4 reviews
FAQ
Questions about Friends at Giggles & Grins
Is Friends at Giggles & Grins licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 6, 2023.
When was Friends at Giggles & Grins last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 3, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Friends at Giggles & Grins had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 3 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Friends at Giggles & Grins care for?
51, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Friends at Giggles & Grins accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Friends at Giggles & Grins' hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Friends at Giggles & Grins cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (936) 594-3741 to ask.
What is Friends at Giggles & Grins' phone number?
(936) 594-3741.
Where is Friends at Giggles & Grins?
3642 State Highway 19, Huntsville, TX 77320. The nearest other daycare we list is GETCAP Head Start and Early Start at Trinity, 5.3 miles away.